No specific title :-)

Well let's see...where was I ??? Friday--Ella Kate went with Nana to the football game. She really enjoyed herself. Thanks Nana!! Emma Klaire and I visited with Sammy and Sharia for a little bit, and then just hung out at home with Norman. Saturday we cleaned, swam, and then the four of us went to eat and to Wal-Mart. We had a fun evening even though it wasn't anything very exciting.  Sunday was church, rest, and church. Pepaw and Memaw were out of town, so we just had a quiet lunch and afternoon at home.

Today was a very good day for a Monday..HA!  Everything went smoothly. We ate supper at Memaw's..I had a little and she had a little...so together it made a yummy supper!

Ella Kate is doing so well in school. She loves her teachers, and is making really good grades. She gets frustrated when something doesn't come to her instantly, but we are working on that....and trying to learn one of the hardest lessons in life.....LIFE IS NOT EASY!!! 

Emma Klaire is loving school also...I am sure she keeps everyone on their toes..Ha! One of her favorite pastimes now is watching herself on video...so funny! She asks to do it often.

I really want another child, but I have to get Norman on board. Right now that doesn't look very hopeful. So I am praying for him to change his mind or for me to have a peace. I do have two healthy, beautiful, and precious girls....and I am getting older by the minute.....so I guess we will just have to see what happens. I want them to grow up and be strong, beautiful, and godly women....but I also want them to be little and need/want their mama!!!!

Ok....enough of that...

William, KK, and JC are coming home...YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  William flew in tonight...he is on his way to Nana's.  KK and JC will be here Thursday. Hopefully we will all be together Thursday night for a little bit.

When the girls were smaller I think I took pictures daily...these days for some reason I don't as often...so I am going back to some older ones. Hope you enjoy them......I sure do :-)

Emma Klaire and her baby.. at this age she took this baby everywhere....how sweet!

Ella Kate and her "car" for kindergarten....precious!!

So until next time....may you find much JOY!!!

This week...............

Monday after school we went to see Gran Gran at Aunt Bobby's and Uncle Larry's. She is doing better, but she still is very sore.

Tuesday we had dentist appointments....love their new dentist.... then we had dance!
Ella Kate did great at the dentist. She went right back by herself.  Emma Klaire cried, but it was more of a mad cry ....not a scared cry. He laid her down and counted her teeth..
Ella Kate loves dance.
Tuesday was super busy!!!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday was my dentist appt. and then church....rush..rush...rush....love my new dentist also!!!!!!  I have never said that about a dentist...Ha!

Thursday Walmart....etc.....

Of course all of these activities took place after a long day at school....LOL

Norman is trying to learn to play the guitar...I am very impressed!!!!!  Pictures will need to be posted of this taking place.......

Pictures of my girls below:

                                                      Emma Klaire's first ponytail.....Yeah!!!

Ella Kate and her earrings...

My Girls

Emma Klaire

So until next time.....I hope you find much JOY!!

Life

I couldn't come up with a title tonight. I want to say a big hi to Aunt Janice and Uncle Don!!! They have just been introduced to my blog. Aunt Janice said it felt like she had had a visit with us...perfect!!

Thursday was a regular busy day with lots of studying. Friday we went to the ballgame to watch/hear Blake play @ halftime....Great Job!!  It was HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ...but we had fun visiting.

Saturday I helped with a baby shower, and then the four of us went to eat and to Barnes and Noble. It was a great little family outing. Both girls enjoyed it, but Emma Klaire kept saying ...."This is so much fun!" I love Tupelo....etc...

Today was church....rest....and church...
For the last three or four weeks Emma Klaire has not wanted to go to Sunday School...where as she use to love it! So today I let her go in the 4-5's and she loved it. Thank goodness...Sunday School is so important.

Gran Gran is out of the hospital, but she is staying with my aunt and uncle.


I know none of this is real exciting, but at least when we look back at these few days we will remember a little about them.

More pictures from the past......

Blake, Mason, And Ella Kate

Oh...so sweet:)

So until next time....I hope you find much JOY!!

Go Go Go!

Monday the girls had well check-ups after school.
Emma Klaire weighed 27 lbs.   I am not sure at which age weight becomes something you don't write about???? HA!

They both had really good check-ups.


Tuesday Ella Kate started Cheer Cats (tumbling/cheer). She really enjoyed it.

I ran by to see Gran Gran...she fell and is at the hospital. Doing well though!
I had Girls' Night Out at Courtney's...it was a very enjoyable evening with lots of good food.

Wednesday was school and church....and now school work.
Last night one of my little girls at school house burnt.  It is so sad. I can't imagine losing all my material things. Yes... the most important thing is that they are safe....but it is hard to have to start over.

I haven't taken pictures this week...so I found an older pictures that give me much joy!
 

Very Random!! Ha!

I have pleaded with time before.....But Dear Time.....Please Slow Down!!!!

Thank you God for my girls:)

So Until Next time...I hope you find much JOY!

Emma Klaire's 3rd Birthday Party

Wednesday -Friday were just normal, hot school days. We went to school, church, the grocery store, etc. I realize now that I will not be able to blog everyday due to everyday life...Ha!  I will get to it as I can.

Saturday we visited at Memaw's with Matt's family until time for the birthday party. Then we had a really fun birthday party....but oh was it super duper HOT!!!!!

Emma Klaire had a blast and it was lots of fun!

D and Emma Klaire

Li Li and Emma Klaire

Uncle Matt and Li Li

Elizabeth, Hayley, Emma Klaire, and Ryan

Anna and Katelyn

Gran Gran and Nana

Birthday Girl!!!

I have some more pictures I want to post, but it was taking too long. I didn't get everyones picture that came either....I was really busy. But a big thanks to everyone that came out to help us celebrate! I will try in the next few days to post some more. I have some with Emma Klaire really smiling!

So until next time....I hope you find much JOY!

Emma Klaire is Three!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't believe that Emma Klaire is three.  All day today she would say...today is my birthday...I 'm three and my two is gone ...(while holding up three fingers) Ha!


Emma Klaire:
    You are such a joy! You love to act silly and play around.
    You have so much love to give to everyone.
    You adore your big sister which you follow around everywhere (a little closely at times) HA! HA! 
    You enjoy singing....You sing a lot!!!
    You love when you get to see family ...like Nana and Memaw, etc.....you start screaming their names...
     You love daycare...Ms. Annie is your teacher...but you still run to me when I come to pick you up with
      your huge smile saying "MOMMY!!!".
     The next thing you say is where's sissy? Where are we going now?
    You love to watch Cailou.
    You still eat very little.....but enough:)
    I could go on and on...
   You are our sunshine and I can't get enough kisses and hugs each day from you!!
   I remember everything about the day you were born.You were so loved well before you were born. So
   many people were they to meet you and hold you. Besides your and daddy and me....your big sister was
   the proudest! She loves you so much also.

  You took cupcakes to school today for your friends.  After school today we went to Nana's and D's for some birthday hugs and a present. When we got home, Pepaw and Memaw came for birthday hugs and to open presents. We got you a cash register, which you loved more than I thought you would, a tricycle, and a little purse with different little things that go in it (purse was from Ella Kate). You are not quite ready for the tricycle, but with a little practice you will be going everywhere. We had a cookie cake and sang happy birthday! Your party will be this Saturday....you are very excited.


Backtracking......Sunday was a day of worship...school work...and more worship. Monday was our first day of real school....it went well.

Below are some pictures of Birthday Girl........................../

Chillin'

Yesterday school went well.....I just have a lot to do to get ready for Monday.

We went to the Bodock Festival yesterday....very HOT!  But the girls had fun!

Today some friends came to eat and swim...Brian, Leigh, and Abigail. We had a great time.

Emma Klaire got a birthday present in the mail today from KK and JC. She was sooo excited. She said "Happy birthday to Emma Klaire!"

She got some pencils, a pencil case, some really cute pjs and a cool puzzle!

Modeling the new pjs!

So until next time....I hope you find lots of JOY!

Where did the time go?

                                       Ella Kate had her first day of third grade!!!

Where does the time go??? It seems like yesterday we were in the NICU just wanting her to gain ounce after ounce:) 

Ella Kate: I am so proud of you! You are such a sweet, loving daughter. I hope you have an awesome year!!!!!

Ella Kate's teacher is Andrea Patterson. She is a wonderful teacher. It is really neat that she is right beside me. I get to be with her all day (sort of) HA!

Emma Klaire is doing fine at COF.....being the life of the party as usual.....lol!

I can't believe she will be three next week.

PLEASE TIME......SLOW DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!

I got to meet my students this week. I have a great bunch of kiddos...can't wait for a regular day Monday....need a schedule!

So until next time.....I hope you find lots of JOY!

Back to School

Well yesterday was my first day back to school. It went well. Today was my second day back to school........it also went well! I got to meet my students and their parents tonight. I always enjoy that. I had 20 of my 21 students come. I have so much to do before Thursday.

I feel like I haven't even seen the girls. I have gotten so use to seeing them all day...every day. Emma Klaire has gone to COF the last two days. She got to go on the Tumblebus today which she always loves. Ella Kate spent the day with Elizabeth Grace yesterday and Pepaw and Memaw today. She came to school to today to meet her teacher Mrs. Andrea Patterson.....who she has always known. I just can't believe she is in third grade and will be able to have such an awesome teacher!!!!

Sisterly Love!!!

So until next time...I hope you find JOY!

....moments that take your breath away!

I heard a song the other day by George Strait...

         Life is not the breaths you take,but the moments that take your breath away.

so true...

Friday we stayed around the house. Elizabeth Grace and her mother came and swam with us. Saturday was very busy. We had two birthday parties. We went to our cousin Jeff's and then to Elizabeth Grace's. We also did a bunch of running around (errands). I only took pictures at Elizabeth Grace's party.

Emma Klaire enjoyed the cookie cake!

Today we went to church and just stayed around the house. I cooked lunch and we ate at Memaw's. I tried to swim....but I didn't last but about an hour because of the heat. I am working on school stuff now....................

School starts tomorrow for me.I am excited, but I love my summer. I also am not sure I can handle this heat. Emma Klaire is going to school, and Ella kate is going to get to spend the day with Elizabeth Grace.

I hope I can keep up with my blog when school starts....we shall see.

So until next time .....I hope you find much JOY!